Overview

SPECIALIZATION Information

Program Contact Info

The MA program provides an opportunity for practicing K-8 teachers to focus on advanced study of pedagogy, curriculum development, and content in elementary and middle school settings. The focus is on teacher leadership. Emphases for the MA include social studies education or curriculum studies. Thesis and non-thesis options are available.

Admission Requirements

Application Requirements

Completed application for program

Statement of educational philosophy and goals for the degree

Signed disposition sheet

Resume

Two letters of recommendation (will accept the graduate school on-line recommendations). At least one recommendation must be from a supervisor who has directly observed the applicant's work with children. The other recommendation may be from an employer who has directly supervised the applicant's work experiences. Recommendations should provide detailed descriptions of professional qualities and potential for teaching.

Applications are accepted on-going, but are reviewed twice a year with deadlines of October 1 and March 1.

Program Requirements

Regular admission requires a minimum overall GPA from bachelor’s degree of 2.75 (or last half of 3.0.) The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required by the Graduate School if the overall GPA is below 2.75.

A Prescribed Program for the first 12 credits of course work may be offered to students who do not meet regular admissions requirements. Please consult a faculty advisor for details.

Program Hours

The Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees focus on the application of theory in curriculum, teaching, and learning with an emphasis on research. A minimum of 36 credits, with 15 credits at the 700 level are required. A professional project, portfolio, professional paper and/or thesis will be required for completion of the degree. The specific area of emphasis determines the designation of either M.A. or M.S.